"You two are in an unusual state today, looking so rosy. Be honest, are you together?"
"Huh?"
The entire office instantly erupted.
"Really? Are you two finally together?"
"That's great, you're finally together. I'm so happy for Engineer Jiang!"
"You two are quite a match. It wasn't easy for President Zhan to pursue you, Engineer Jiang. You've finally opened up!"
Jiang Nan Fang's face turned as red as a tomato from everyone's teasing.
She subconsciously denied it.
"What nonsense are you talking about? He just came up to visit casually. Get back to work, get back to work!"
As soon as she denied it, Zhan Bei Jue reached out and pulled her into his arms.
He whispered gently in her ear, scolding her.
"Why wouldn't you admit it? What's there to be embarrassed about? If we're together, we're together."
"That's right," he confirmed to everyone again, as if declaring his ownership.
"Engineer Jiang and I are together. From now on, she's my person. I'd appreciate everyone's care."
The office became even more lively.
There were all sorts of excited shouts.
When did you two get together? How did you get together? Who pursued whom?
When are you getting married? When are you having babies? Will you invite us to the wedding?
With such good news, aren't you going to treat us to a meal or give us wedding candy?
Jiang Nan Fang was terrified.
If they kept shouting, they would attract people from other offices, and the entire Huatai would know she was with Zhan Bei Jue!
She hadn't even figured out how to tell Ke Jing Yu yet. This would be the death of her!
Seeing her genuine panic, as she kept pinching herself, Zhan Bei Jue calmed everyone down.
"I'll treat everyone to dinner tonight. I'll answer your questions then. For now, let's get back to work. Don't let Engineer Jiang down. Thank you, everyone."
With that, he prepared to leave.
Everyone was reluctant to see him go.
"Leaving already? Engineer Jiang, you're so boring. Don't you understand romance at all? At least show some affection, give him a kiss!"
"Kiss him! Kiss him!"
Kiss what?
Jiang Nan Fang was already trying to hide. She really didn't want to join in their antics anymore.
She turned to head back to her office.
But Engineer Zhang grabbed her and pushed her towards Zhan Bei Jue.
Her lips landed on his neck.
Everyone burst into laughter.
Zhan Bei Jue naturally put his arm around her and pecked her cheek.
"Alright, alright, stop messing around. I'll send the location to Engineer Jiang later, and you all can go together. No one is allowed to be absent."
Then, with a silly smile, Zhan Bei Jue headed to the company.
For the past two days, the atmosphere in the company had been tense due to the framing incident.
Everyone knew the boss had been summoned for questioning, and they were all anxious, fearing that any displeasure might be vented on them.
However, Zhan Bei Jue appeared in the lobby today with a smile on his face, as if nothing had happened.
Everyone who passed him couldn't help but be curious.
What was going on?
Yesterday, he had a stern face at the company, looking unapproachable.
Today, it's like this... Is he in love?
Zhan Bei Jue took the express elevator to the top floor.
Zhou Jin Bei, with a rather diligent employee's awareness, had already arrived before him and was rewarding her stomach in the pantry.
Seeing him walk in, she greeted him while stuffing bread into her mouth.
"Second Brother, you're here? Coming this late, I thought you might have overexerted yourself last night and wouldn't come today."
This wretched Zhou Jin Bei, just like Chen Jiao Jiao, spoke shockingly despite her young age.
Married for only a few days, and she already knew about overexertion?
"A few less words won't kill you."
Zhan Bei Jue shot her a sidelong glance.
He had just walked in smiling, but look at the difference in his attitude.
Zhou Jin Bei sighed.
"It's not that I'm trying to say anything, but this preferential treatment is too obvious."
"When you talk to her, you're as gentle as a eunuch, but the moment you turn around, you're like a tyrant to me..."
"What did you say? Who's like a eunuch?"
"It's a metaphor, do you understand metaphors? I didn't say you actually are one, it's just an analogy..."
Zhan Bei Jue shot her another sharp glance.
"If you don't know how to speak, say less. I know you're not mute."
The two entered the office. Zhou Jin Bei closed the door and leaned in front of him to gossip further.
"I say, have you two really made up?"
"What? Do you need my permission?"
"That's not what I meant. I mean, isn't she from our rival company? You two were even competing for the same business before. Now you've suddenly become a couple, so what happens if there are business issues later?"
Zhan Bei Jue's expression was blank.
"Thank you for your concern. But it's not necessary. You don't need to remind me about my affairs."
"Second Brother, can you speak to me properly?"
"Yes," Zhan Bei Jue had already opened his computer.
He adopted a serious demeanor, returning to his work.
"Notify all department heads to attend a meeting in the conference room at nine o'clock."
"..."
Zhou Jin Bei thought to herself: You know that's not what I meant.
Oh well.
If you don't want to tell me, fine.
It's not like I'm desperate to hear your gossip.
After delivering the notification, Zhou Jin Bei followed him in to report.
"I've already notified them. Is there anything else you need me to do?"
"Him? Have you notified him too?"
"Who?"
"The one who came with me yesterday."
"...Not yet."
"Notify him and let him prepare himself mentally. Today's meeting is for him."
"What do you mean, Second Brother? Is he going to join the company too? What will he be responsible for? And who will be the boss and who will be the subordinate between you two?"
Zhan Bei Jue wanted to throw the mouse in his hand at her.
"Zhou Jin Bei, you talk too much. You're really not suited for the assistant position!"
Isn't she concerned about you?
If she weren't concerned about you, who would ask these questions?
"Alright, alright, I won't say any more." Zhou Jin Bei quickly retreated to attend to her actual work.
Soon, it was exactly nine o'clock.
Zhan Bei Jue picked up his phone and laptop and left his office.
Zhou Jin Bei hurried to follow. As Zhan Bei Jue walked, he raised his hand to stop her.
"No need. You're not required for today's meeting."
If I'm not needed, I'm not needed.
It's better for me to have some leisure if I'm not needed.
Zhou Jin Bei stopped in her tracks.
Then, her gaze flickered, and she saw a distinct lipstick mark on the corner of his white shirt, on his right collar.
She wanted to call out to Zhan Bei Jue to remind him.
However, Zhan Bei Jue seemed to be deliberately avoiding her, moving with great speed, and entered the conference room in a few steps.
Everyone was already present, with the chief's seat left empty for him.
He walked directly to it and sat down, scanning the room.
"Is everyone here?"
Everyone nodded and turned their gaze to him.
Then, they all noticed the obvious lipstick mark on his shirt collar.
In all these years, this was the first time they had seen this on Zhan Bei Jue.
Such a stern face... the sight was quite amusing.
And it was so early in the morning... it was very suggestive.
The HR manager couldn't help but clear his throat, wanting to remind him.
Unfortunately, Zhan Bei Jue didn't even glance at him.
His phone buzzed several times, indicating incoming WeChat messages.
Zhan Bei Jue lit up the screen and glanced at it. It was from Zhou Jin Bei.
He directly turned off his phone, ignoring her.